Protective Rocket Nose Cone Mk7
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| Protective Rocket Nose Cone Mk7 | ||
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| Nose cone by Goliath National Products | ||
| Radial size | Large | |
| Cost | (total) | 450.00 
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| Mass | (total) | 0.200 t |
| Drag | 0.1 | |
| Max. Temp. | 2400 K | |
| Impact Tolerance | 10 m/s | |
| Research |  Advanced Construction
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| Unlock cost | 6 500
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| Since version | 0.18 | |
| Part configuration | protectiveRocketNoseMk7_v3.cfg | |
| Packed volume | None | |
The Protective Rocket Nose Mk7 is a size 2 cap that fits in the front of a rocket.
Usage
With KSP's current drag model, nosecones only add to a craft's mass and drag, hindering its performance. This nosecone has a higher drag coefficient than most parts, potentially making rockets less stable. It still looks good, though.
Release notes of 0.22 say "Nose Cones now actually help with improving stability during atmospheric flight." Impact not yet fully explained or understood by the community.
Description
| “ | A large nosecone for covering up exposed areas of big rockets. — Goliath National Products |
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Changes
- Improves stability of craft while in atmosphere
- Initial Release
